Job Title: Head of Highways and Traffic Management
Contract Duration: 6 Months (with potential for extension)
Rate: £500 - £550 per day (Umbrella)
Service Area: Public Realm
Responsible To: Divisional Director, Public Realm
Responsible For:
Highways Asset Management (including Highway Maintenance, Streetlighting, Structures, and Local Flood Risk Management)
Client Commissioning
Traffic Management (including Road Safety, Cycling, Streetscene Design, and delivery of capital improvements)
Transportation Planning (including Development Control, Highway Register, Transport Policy, Standards and Guidance, Supporting Measures such as Travel Demand Management & Road Safety Education, Research and Strategy Development including LIP)Job Summary: The Head of Highways and Traffic Management will lead and manage essential functions for the upkeep and administration of the highway network and associated assets. This role is pivotal in promoting transport-related safety and advocating for healthy lifestyle choices. Key responsibilities include:
Service Oversight: Maintain a comprehensive view of service performance, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and codes of practice, and initiating necessary actions.
Service Delivery Management: Manage the provision of efficient and effective highways and traffic management services, keeping abreast of updates and leading service developments.
Advisory and Policy Role: Act as the Head of Service...